The Japanese government held the first meeting of an expert panel on April 27 to begin discussions on revising three key security-related documents, including the National Security Strategy. (News On Japan)

The Bank of Japan decided to leave interest rates unchanged, opting against an additional rate hike for now, after its monetary policy meeting concluded earlier with a majority vote to maintain the policy rate at 0.75%, marking the third consecutive meeting at which rates were left unchanged. (News On Japan)

Officials say a commuter train and a long-distance train collided on the outskirts of Jakarta on Monday.

The fund - which Canadians can invest in directly - will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.

In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".

Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.

Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.

Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.

Questions have been raised about security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.

A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.

The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.

Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.

The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.

The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.

The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.

Shizuoka City said it will shorten operating hours at three municipally run hot spring facilities from May 7 for the time being, after instability in heavy oil supplies linked to the situation in Iran. (News On Japan)

International passenger traffic at Kansai Airport reached a record high of 27.08 million in fiscal 2025, up around 2 million from the previous year and highlighting strong demand for overseas travel across western Japan. (News On Japan)

Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.

A marine park in Hyogo Prefecture is presenting research findings in a live show demonstrating that a young dolphin can learn by imitating the movements of adults. (News On Japan)